Nigerian engineer develops water powered generator for vehicles

KADUNA-AUG. 28: A young Nigerian engineer from Kaduna State has designed an innovative device that allows vehicles to run on water, offering a potential solution to the twin challenges of soaring fuel prices and environmental pollution.Auwal Abubakar, a graduate of design engineering, used his own resources to develop an HHO (oxy-hydrogen) generator-like device. The system, installed in a vehicle's engine, uses the principle of electrolysis to convert water into HHO gas. This gas can then be used to power the vehicle either entirely on hydrogen or as a supplement to conventional gasoline or diesel.In an interview with an Anadolu at his workshop in Kaduna, Abubakar explained that the device leads to lower fuel costs, extended engine life, and a significant reduction in harmful emissions.Abubakar, who has been interested in developing things since he was a child, said his childhood dream has now turned into technology. "I have started in order to stop depending on petroleum oil. Because the earth’s resources are limited and we need to find another way, I think this could be a future solution."Abubakar, who is self-taught in mechanical engineering, stated that the idea emerged from an eight-month period of research and experimentation. He studied electrolysis and HHO generators, aiming to find a practical application for the technology."I discovered that it could be applied in vehicles. That is how I got this idea and developed it," he said. "It can reduce petrol and diesel consumption, reduce costs, and also lower emissions and harmful pollution."The innovator emphasized that his work is a direct response to the economic and environmental issues facing Nigeria.(Footage by Zulyadain Bello/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)